Short answer: hijama for hair works by bringing fresh blood and nutrients to the scalp, easing scalp problems such as dandruff, itching and oiliness, and calming the stress that drives so much hair fall. Combined with Unani oils and remedies matched to your cause, patients with stress-related and diffuse hair fall usually notice less shedding within weeks. Every patient is examined first so the cause is treated, not just the symptom.
Every hair grows from a follicle that depends on a good blood supply. Cupping on the scalp and upper back increases circulation to the head, while the session itself is deeply relaxing — and stress is one of the commonest causes of sudden hair fall. In Unani medicine, hijama is paired with oils and internal remedies chosen for your particular cause.
Hair grows about 1 cm a month, so results build steadily. Most patients notice less hair in the comb and shower within 3–4 weeks; new growth becomes visible over the following months.
| Type of hair loss | How we help | Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| Stress shedding (telogen effluvium) | Scalp + upper-back cupping, relaxation, Unani tonic | Very good — shedding usually settles |
| Diffuse thinning | Scalp cupping and Unani oil | Good — less shedding, thicker feel |
| Dandruff and oily scalp | Scalp cupping and herbal scalp care | Very good |
| After illness or childbirth | Cupping plus nourishment; blood tests checked | Good, as the body recovers |
| Early male-pattern thinning | Scalp cupping alongside your dermatologist’s care | Supportive — best started early |
| Patchy loss (alopecia areata) | Gentle scalp cupping with your doctor’s treatment | Supportive |
| Long-standing bald areas | We will tell you honestly at the consultation | Follicles that are gone do not return |
If blood tests suggest a cause such as low iron, vitamin D or thyroid problems, Dr. Siddiqui will advise you to treat that too — it makes everything else work better.
Small cups are placed on the scalp — on the crown and where thinning is — and on the upper back, which influences blood flow to the head. A small area of hair may be trimmed where a cup sits.
Wet cupping is usually done on the upper back rather than the scalp; gentle dry cupping is used on the head.
About 45–50 minutes, consultation included. Nothing is done before you have been examined.
Dr. Saeedul Hasan Siddiqui takes your history, checks medicines and reports, and examines you — free.
Scalp points where hair is thinning plus the upper back — and, where useful, a Unani oil or remedy for your cause.
Done by Dr. Siddiqui or our trained therapists under his supervision, with single-use cups and blades. Female therapists for women.
Skin cleaned and dressed; used items go to clinical waste.
Written aftercare, phone support, and a review at your next visit. See the aftercare guide.
Less itching, flaking and oiliness.
Fewer hairs in the comb, pillow and shower.
Short new hairs often appear along the parting and hairline.
New growth adds density as it lengthens about 1 cm a month.
Studies on cupping for hair itself are still few, but reviews of cupping show improved local circulation and a very good safety record — the basis of scalp cupping in Unani practice.
A review of 135 randomised trials found cupping — alone or combined with other treatment — effective for conditions including herpes zoster, facial paralysis, acne and cervical spondylosis, with no serious side effects reported.
A review of 22 studies found evidence that cupping improves soft-tissue flexibility and supports its use for back and neck pain, with a very low rate of side effects.
In a 12-week controlled trial of 103 patients with moderate to severe acne, wet cupping plus standard treatment cleared lesions faster and improved quality of life more than standard treatment with sham cupping.
₹200 per cup — a typical session is about 5 cups (₹1,000), with the consultation included. Your exact number of cups is confirmed after the examination. See prices.
If hijama is not the right treatment for your condition, I will tell you at the consultation and refer you to a conventional doctor. I would rather lose a booking than treat someone I should not.
Unani physician, B.I.M.S. from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi (1981), with over 40 years of hijama practice in Delhi-NCR. He examines every patient before treatment and supervises every session.
Consultations in Hindi, Urdu, English and Arabic.
It supports it — by improving circulation to the scalp, easing scalp problems and calming stress shedding. Most patients notice less hair fall within 3–4 weeks, with new growth over the following months.
Usually within 3–4 weeks. Visible regrowth takes 3 months or more because hair grows about 1 cm a month.
Stress shedding, diffuse thinning, and dandruff or oily-scalp problems respond best. Early pattern thinning does better the sooner you start.
Where follicles are still alive, yes it can help; long-standing completely bald areas usually do not return, and Dr. Siddiqui will tell you which you have.
No — gentle suction on the scalp feels like a pulling massage. Wet cupping is usually done on the upper back, not the scalp.
No. At most a small patch of hair is trimmed where a cup sits, and only if needed.
Usually 4–6 sessions, 2–3 weeks apart, with Unani oil or remedies between sessions.
Yes — very commonly, with a female therapist. Shedding after childbirth and hormonal changes often responds well. See hijama for ladies.
No hair oil or wash for 24 hours; keep the scalp clean and avoid very hot water.
If shedding is heavy, Dr. Siddiqui may suggest iron, vitamin D and thyroid tests so any cause is treated too.
₹200 per cup, consultation free — usually about 5 cups (₹1,000). Herbal remedies are priced separately. Price calculator.
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